2021 United States Sailboat Show
City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland
October 14 – 18
Information Page
WWS Events and Meetups
WWS BOOTH: Meet members and moderators
Thursday Oct 14 – Monday October 18
10 am to 5 pm, Booth M4 (between VIP tent and Gin barge)
Make the WWS booth your first stop at the show to pick up your wristbands. If you’re looking to meet someone from our group leadership or from the star-studded list of booth volunteers, a short list and schedule is below.
EASTPORT YACHT CLUB
Thursday Oct 14 - Monday Oct 18
Eastport Yacht Club (EYC)
The Eastport Yacht Club Commodore has invited WWS members to use their club while you are in town attending the show. Please wear your WWS wristband, which is available for pickup at our Booth M4. (Please note that the club house will be closed on Oct 16th to prepare for their Party in the ‘Port event later that day)
If a WWS member is not vaccinated, we recommend that you follow COVID guidelines while in town for the boat show and when visiting both Pusser’s and EYC.
Addresses for these locations and a map of the show are below under Show Details.
Happy Hour Meetups
Thursday Oct 14 – Monday Oct 18
5 pm to 7 pm, Pusser’s Caribbean Grille
Saturday will likely be the event with the most people in attendance. Come check us out each night on the roof! We’ll be located under the WWS Sign.
WWS LIVE! from Pusser’s
Saturday Oct 16
5 pm to 7 pm, Worldwide on the WWS Facebook Group Page
If you can’t make the show, tune in to watch the live broadcast. Want a reminder? Click here to RSVP.
WWS Brunch meetup
Sunday Oct 17
12:30 pm to 2 pm, Eastport Yacht Club (EYC)
WWS will be taking over the entire dining room of EYC for an intimate brunch event with members. Break bread with us before you head out.
To make a reservation with your group mention you are with Women Who Sail and email Liz McQuay at events@eastportyc.org or call the club to speak with Jordan at 410-267-9549.
Seats are limited, so reservations will be important. EYC servers wear masks.
Eastport Yacht Club—the venue for the WWS Brunch on Sunday, Oct 17.
Who’s Who at the Booth
This is not a comprehensive list but gives you an idea of who you can expect to see in the WWS Booth M4 and when they’ll be available to meet.
Vicki Saporta
Sailor, USCG Captain 50 Tons, Sailing Coach
Thursday, Oct 14, 12 pm to 4 pm
Sandra Johnston
Cruiser, Admiral
Saturday, Oct 16, 12 pm to 4pm
Joyce Bolton
Sailor, Cruiser, Racer
Sunday, Oct 17, 10 am to 1 pm
Cristina Mehrabani
Sailing Newbie, Organizational Consultant
Saturday, Oct 16, 3 pm to 7 pm
Stefanie Brady
Sailor, Skipper, S/V Catie Mae
Friday, Oct 15, 5 pm to 7pm at Pusser’s
Samantha Smy
Sailor, ASA Sailing instructor, Racer
Friday, Oct 15, 3 pm to 7 pm
Jayne Durden
Sailor, Fleet Captain, Women Underway, Herrington Harbour Sailing Association (HHSA)
Friday, Oct 15, 5 pm to 7pm at Pusser’s
More about HHSA Women Underway.
Julie Applegate
Cruiser, Day Skipper for SV Serenity
Sunday Oct 17, 12 pm to 4 pm
Monday Oct 18, 10am to 1pm
Tracy Thomas
Cruiser, New cruiser, FaceBook Blogger, Retired Military
Thursday, Oct 14, 10 am to 1 pm
Tracy’s blog is right here.
Noni Rondeau
Sailor, Real Estate Associate Broker
Monday, Oct 18, 12 pm to 4 pm
Visit Noni’s website here.
Lauren Brush
Sailor, WWS Member
Thursday, Oct 14, 3 pm - 7pm
Charlotte Kaufman
Writer, Speaker, WWS Founder
Saturday, Oct 16, 12 pm to 2 pm
Sunday Oct 17, 10 am to 12 pm
Ayme Sinclair
Competitive Sailor, WWS CEO
Saturday, Oct 16, 12 pm to 2 pm
Sunday Oct 17, 10 am to 12 pm
Watch a video about Ayme.
Anne Bryant
Sailor, Writer, Videographer, Long-time WWS Moderator
Friday, Oct 15 - Saturday Oct 16, 10 am to 12 pm
Saturday, Oct 16, 5 pm Hosting Live from Pusser’s
More about Anne.
Carolyn Shearlock
Cruiser, Author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, WWS Member
Thursday, Oct 14 - Monday Oct 18, Right next door in her own booth M5+6.
Visit Carolyn’s website here.
Amy Alton
Cruiser, World Circumnavigator, Author, Vlogger, 100 T Captain
Saturday, Oct 16, 12 pm to 4 pm
Visit Amy’s YouTube channel, Out Chasing Stars.
Caroline Spott
Cruiser, Helpful Electronics Nerd, Blogger, WWS Speaker (Mexico, 2018)
Friday, Oct 15, 12 pm to 4 pm
Caroline’s blog is right here.
Janet Neves
Sailing Newbie, Live Aboard, ER/Trauma/PACU nurse
Sunday, Oct 17, 12:30 pm to 2 pm at EYC
Jane Millman
Sailor, Racer, Cruiser, Powerboat Instructor, Sailing Program Director, 50-Ton Captain
Sunday, Oct 17, 5 pm to 7 pm at Pusser’s
Jennifer Johnston
Sailor, Sales Executive, MBA Candidate, Aspiring Conservationist
Sunday, Oct 17, 3 pm to 7 pm
Follow Jennifer on Instagram here.
Show Details
Pusser’s
80 Compromise St, Annapolis, MD 21401
The entrance to Pusser’s is located on Floor 1 of the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel and a short walk from the WWS booth. The gathering is on the rooftop deck.
Parking
You can find options for parking on the Annapolis Show website here: Parking Options
If you are taking the free shuttle between the show and where you’ve parked your car, please note that shuttle service runs from 9:00am until one hour after the show closes.
Eastport Yacht Club
317 First St, Annapolis, MD 21403
The Eastport Yacht Club is located across the harbor from the boat show. It’s about a 25-minute walk from the show, and less than a 5-minute boat ride on the Water Taxi ($5 one way).
Show Hours
Thursday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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